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Gender Differences: Generalisations Are not Stereotypes
The main point of this article is helpful: That when it comes to gender, generalizations are not stereotypes.
The Role of Hospitality in Reaching the Dechurched
“Sometimes we think of people who’ve dechurched in terms of their ideas: they had ideas about Christianity. Now they have ideas that are secular. True enough. But something we often forget about people who’ve dechurched, or are deconstructing, is that we humans are as influenced by communities as we are by ideas.”
Essential Lessons for Young (and Old) Pastors
Darryl offers some essential lessons for young and old pastors alike.
Arabian Fights: The Rise of Islam and the Resilience of the Church
“The world’s political and religious map was radically redrawn in the seventh century AD. Islam’s birth, growth, and rapid conquest of much of the world was due to factors that range broadly, from the traditional activities of Arabian tribes to the oppressive tax policies of the Roman/Byzantium empire. Despite the Muslim conquests, Christianity was never fully stamped out, not because of stout military resistance but because of the spiritual nature of new birth.”
Some Brief Thoughts on Gossip and Godly Speech
David Huffstutler offers some helpful thoughts on gossip and godly speech.
Fear Takes You Where Grace Has Not Yet Gone
Sarah Walton: “God doesn’t tell us to not fear because there isn’t anything to fear. He tells us to not fear because he promises to never leave us or forsake us. Even more, he promises that his all-sufficient grace will be equal to our need when the moment arises.”
Flashback: The Dead Seriousness of Careless Words
Words can be a taste of life or a savor of death, a scent of heaven or a whiff of hell. They can do the work of God or of the devil, serve the cause of Christ or of his enemies.
If God gave you the whole world, but did not give Himself, that would not be enough. He is more than all the world to His people.
—Colin Smith
